Hixon, Miss May (Died 1897)

HIXON

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 7/18/2008 at 19:10:53

LeMars Sentinel
March 18, 1897

KINGSLEY: (Special Correspondence)

Died, Miss May Hixon, at her brother-in-law's on Friday, March 12, 1897, of
consumption, aged 19 years. The funeral was held at the residence on
Sunday, conducted by the pastor of the Mt. Hope church, and she was laid at
rest by the side of her mother in the Kingsley cemetery. The funeral was
largely attended by her many friends. Miss Hixon has been sick for some
time. She had grown from childhood in this county and was beloved and
respected by all. A telegram was received from California just at the time
of her death that her brother, John, was dying of the same disease and
wanting to know what should be done with the body. We have not learned
whether he will be sent home for burial. The family have the sympathy of
the community.